{"id":57,"date":"2008-07-12T12:18:05","date_gmt":"2008-07-12T19:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hearandplay.com\/main\/?page_id=57"},"modified":"2026-08-09T06:14:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T14:14:00","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hearplaymain.wpenginepowered.com\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This privacy policy applies to the websites operated by Hear and Play Music, including hearandplay.com and gospelpianoacademy.com.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-style: normal;\">Our postal address is<br \/>\n<strong>22521 Avenida Empresa Suite 113<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-style: normal;\"><strong>Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We can be reached via e-mail at <a href=\"mailto:webmaster@hearandplay.com\"> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">webmaster@hearandplay.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For each visitor to our Web page, our Web server automatically recognizes only the consumer&#8217;s domain name, but not the e-mail address (where possible).<\/p>\n<p>We collect the e-mail addresses of those who:<\/p>\n<p>(1) Post messages to our bulletin board, (2) those who communicate with us via e-mail, and (3) those who voluntarily register for any of our online piano lessons, newsletters, or resources.<\/p>\n<p>The information we collect is used to:<\/p>\n<p>(1) Notify consumers about updates to our Web site, (2) promote our piano courses and videos, and (3) is <strong>not<\/strong> shared with any other organization, nor is any information sold or bartered.<\/p>\n<p>With respect to cookies:<\/p>\n<p>(1) We use cookies to record session information, such as items that consumers add to their shopping cart, and (2) to ensure that visitors only see various pop-up advertisements once. (3) We also use cookies to track affiliate traffic and sales, which calculates monthly commission figures for all affiliating websites.<\/p>\n<p>If you supply us with your postal address on-line you may receive periodic mailings from us with information on new products and services or upcoming events. If you do not wish to receive such mailings, please let us know by calling us at the number provided above or by e-mailing us at the above address.<\/p>\n<p>Persons who supply us with their telephone numbers on-line may (1) receive telephone contact from us with information regarding orders they have placed on-line. (2) Occasionally, they may be informed of new products and services available at our site via telephone. If you do not wish to receive such telephone calls, please let us know by sending us e-mail at the above address or by calling us at the above telephone number.<\/p>\n<p>From time to time, we may use customer information for new, unanticipated uses not previously disclosed in our privacy notice. If our information practices change at some time in the future we will contact you before we use your data for these new purposes to notify you of the policy change and to provide you with the ability to opt out of these new uses.<\/p>\n<p>Customers may prevent their information from being used for purposes other than those for which it was originally collected by calling us at the number provided above or by e-mailing us at the above address.<\/p>\n<p>With respect to security: We always use industry-standard encryption technologies when:<\/p>\n<p>(1) Transferring and receiving consumer data exchanged with our site, (2) when we transfer and receive certain types of sensitive information such as financial information, and (3) when orders are being placed via our shopping cart system.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>SMS \/ TEXT MESSAGING TERMS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>By providing your mobile phone number to Hear and Play Music, you consent to receive text messages and voice messages related to our masterclasses, courses, special offers, event reminders, and customer support.<\/p>\n<p>Message frequency varies. Standard message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe. Reply HELP for assistance.<\/p>\n<p>We do not share your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Phone numbers collected for SMS purposes are used solely by Hear and Play Music and our service providers (such as our SMS platform) for delivering the messages you have opted in to receive.<\/p>\n<p>For SMS-related questions or to revoke consent outside of replying STOP, contact us at webmaster@hearandplay.com or 1-877-856-4187.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Additional SMS Terms and Conditions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Hear and Play Music and its affiliates (\u201cWe\u201d or \u201cUs\u201d) are offering a mobile messaging program (the \u201cProgram\u201d), which you agree to use and participate in subject to these SMS Marketing Terms and Conditions (the \u201cTerms\u201d). By opting in to or participating in any of our Programs, you accept and agree to these terms and conditions. PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY, AS THEY CONSTITUTE A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND US.<\/p>\n<p>User Opt In<br \/>\nProgram allows users to receive SMS\/MMS mobile messages or other marketing and informational communications by opting into the Program, such as through online or application-based enrollment forms or by texting a keyword to one of our phone numbers (such as a traditional 10-digit phone number or a toll-free number) or \u201cshort codes\u201d (a 5 or 6-digit number that We use to exchange SMS\/MMS with you), to which you may need to respond to confirm your opt-in. Regardless of the opt-in method you used to join the Program, you agree that these Terms apply to your participation in the Program. By participating in the Program, you agree to receive text messages, including automated text messages, at the phone number associated with your opt-in, and you understand that consent to these terms is not required to make any purchase from Us. While you consent to receive messages and calls sent using an autodialer, this shall not be interpreted to suggest or imply that any of Our mobile messages are sent using an automatic telephone dialing system (\u201cATDS\u201d or \u201cautodialer\u201d), and you and We agree that the system we use to send Our messages is not an ATDS.<\/p>\n<p>User Opt Out<br \/>\nIf you do not wish to continue participating in the Program or no longer agree to these Terms, you agree to reply STOP, UNSUBSCRIBE, REMOVE, CANCEL, END, QUIT, OPT OUT or ARRET to any mobile message from Us to opt out of the Program. You may receive one additional mobile message confirming your decision to opt out. You understand and agree that these opt-out options are the only reasonable methods of opting out. You also understand and agree that any other method of opting out, including, but not limited to, texting words other than those set forth above or verbally requesting one of our employees to remove you from our list, is not a reasonable means of opting out.<\/p>\n<p>Support Instructions<br \/>\nFor support regarding the Program, text \u201cHELP\u201d in reply to the message you received from Us, or send Us an email at<br \/>\nwebinar@hearandplay.com. For further opt-out support, please contact our SMS platform provider, SlickText, at support@slicktext.com.<\/p>\n<p>Cost and Frequency<br \/>\nAlthough We do not charge you for our messages, message and data rates may apply from your wireless carrier. The Program involves recurring mobile messages, which may vary in frequency based on, among other factors, your level of interaction with Us.<\/p>\n<p>MMS Disclosure<br \/>\nThe Program will attempt to send SMS MTs (terminating messages) if your mobile device does not support MMS messaging.<\/p>\n<p>Our Disclaimer of Warranty<br \/>\nThe Program is offered on an &#8220;as-is&#8221; basis and may not be always available in all areas and may not continue to work in the event of product, software, coverage or other changes made by your wireless carrier. We will not be liable for any delays or failures in the receipt of any mobile messages connected with this Program. T-Mobile is not liable for delayed or undelivered mobile messages.<\/p>\n<p>Participant Requirements<br \/>\nYou must have a wireless device of your own, capable of two-way messaging, be using a participating wireless carrier, and be a wireless service subscriber with text messaging service. Not all cellular phone providers carry the necessary service to participate. Check your phone capabilities for specific text messaging instructions.<\/p>\n<p>SMS\/MMS Privacy Policy<br \/>\nWe respect your privacy. No mobile information will be shared with third parties\/affiliates for marketing\/promotional purposes. We will use information you provide to transmit your mobile messages and respond to you, if necessary. This includes, but is not limited to, sharing information with platform providers, phone companies, any companies who engage Us to promote their goods and services to you, and other vendors who assist Us in the delivery of mobile messages. Nonetheless, We reserve the right at all times to disclose any information as necessary to satisfy any law, regulation or governmental request, to avoid liability, or to protect Our rights or property.<\/p>\n<p>When you complete forms online or otherwise provide Us information in connection with the Program, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and true information. You agree not to use a false or misleading name or a name that you are not authorized to use. If, in Our sole discretion, We believe that any such information is untrue, inaccurate, or incomplete, or you have opted into the Program for an ulterior purpose, We may refuse you access to the Program and pursue any appropriate legal remedies. This Privacy Policy is strictly limited to the Program and has no effect on any other privacy policy(ies) that may govern the relationship between you and Us in other contexts.<\/p>\n<p><u><strong>Unsubscribing<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p>If you do not want to receive e-mail from us in the future, please let us know by sending us an e-mail at the above address or by calling us at the above telephone number. You may also click on the &#8220;UNSUBSCRIBE&#8221; link found at the bottom of all e-mails.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel that this site is not following its stated information policy, you may contact us at the above addresses or phone number, The DMA&#8217;s Committee on Ethical Business Practices at <a href=\"mailto:mgoldberger@the-dma.org\"> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">mgoldberger@the-dma.org<\/span><\/a>, state or local chapters of the Better Business Bureau, state or local consumer protection office, The Federal Trade Commission by phone at 202.FTC-HELP (202.382.4357) or electronically at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/ftc\/complaint.htm\"> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">http:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/ftc\/complaint.htm<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This privacy policy applies to the websites operated by Hear and Play Music, including hearandplay.com and gospelpianoacademy.com. 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